Staff Database Administrator (San Antonio, Austin, or Dallas: On-Site)
H-E-B
Austin, TX · Posted October 30, 2026
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Responsibilities H-E-B is a leading innovator in technology, and our Digital Technology Partners collaborate to design, construct, implement, and support technology solutions. As a Staff Database Administrator, you’ll lead in the team effort to administer, design, develop, implement, and maintain database applications to accommodate complex user needs. Once you’re eligible, you’ll become an Owner in the company, so we’re looking for commitment, hard work, and focus on quality and Customer service. “Partner-owned” means our most important resources—People—drive the innovation, growth, and success that makes H-E-B The Greatest Omnichannel Retailing Company. Do you have a: HEART FOR PEOPLE… willingness and ability to supervise others? HEAD FOR BUSINESS… skills to assist in administering, designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining database applications? PASSION FOR RESULTS… possesses a relentless drive for excellence that leads to continuous improvement in how we administer our databases and related IT systems with a strong focus on delivering cost efficiencies and a drive to recommend database management and productivity software? We are looking for: A related degree or comparable work experience and formal training / certification. 7+ years of rich work experience. Strong work experience in PostgreSQL database administration. Work experience in Oracle database administration is preferred. Work experience with GCP BigQuery administration is preferred. 2+ years of experience using Google Cloud Platform (GCP) in general and with managing databases in particular. 2+ years of Java (Spring) programming experience is preferred. Strong Linux operating system internals knowledge. Work experience in migrating databases from one RDBMS to another, such as Oracle to PostgreSQL, and to public clouds like GCP. What is the work? Administration / Design & Development: Consults / collaborates with multiple teams in database administration / design / development to accommodate business and user needs of medium to large scope and complexity. Performs Database Administration (DBA) / design / development; manage physical structures of databases, improve databases and database servers compute resource optimization, perform analysis and resolution of complex problems, improve database security, control database access. Implements Backup and Recovery and High Availability for databases. Creates development, test, and production database environments with configuration management and change control procedures. Takes ownership of database platforms and related technologies and independently supports and maintains multiple databases with advanced features. Sets standards / creates strategies, drive efficiencies in space utilization, database objects management ( High Availability for databases. Creates development, test, and production database environments with configuration management and change control procedures. Takes ownership of database platforms and related technologies and independently supports and maintains multiple databases with advanced features. Sets standards / creates strategies, drive efficiencies in space utilization, database objects management (indexes, tables etc.) and overall throughput. Works with cross-functional team members belonging to IT Infrastructure, Information Security, Network, Storage etc. in articulating and convincing technical requirements. Participates in on-call rotation and provides after-hours support to production databases (not frequently, only when required). Prioritizes resolving database and database server related security vulnerability findings in a timely fashion. Monitors database alert notifications, transaction volumes, server and database space utilization, backup jobs and take timely/preventive action before production issues are caused. Supports application development teams in their production deployments. Takes responsibility and ownership for tasks and projects assigned and delegated by the team manager (or) director. Independently starts and completes large size DBA projects. Takes primary ownership of multiple key systems and processes managed by the DBA team. Works with a sense of urgency and completes assigned tasks and projects within the given due dates. Assists with root cause analysis (RCA) of production database issues and work towards long-term solutions. Takes a lead role in developing best practices standards for data access and database administration (DBA) and create rich documentation of technical procedures in DBA. Performs version control (software configuration management) of DBA programs/scripts using source control systems such as Gitlab.com, Atlassian Bitbucket server etc.. Follows IT change management processes set in H-E-B. Serves as expert to assist with fine-tuning application programs / processes. Provides support for application development teams in problem determination, especially on database issues. Evaluates / recommends DB management and productivity software. Performs database replication between on-premises systems and between on-premises systems and public clouds. Performs migration of database systems from on-premises to public clouds, with a focus on GCP for cloud initiatives. Specific PostgreSQL Responsibilities: Expert knowledge and proficiency in all aspects of PostgreSQL database administration including installation, architecture, internals, SQL tuning, backup and recovery and all other related administrative tasks. Designs, creates, and administers PostgreSQL database clusters configured with transparent data encryption and replication for high availability. Securely sets up and manages database accounts. Installs, uses, and researches PostgreSQL database extensions. Coaches and teaches how to Identify and tune poorly performing SQL statements. Maintains and creates database monitoring and automation scripts written in Python or BASH. Training: Educates other team members and application developers on database best practices, SQL tuning, and platform optimization configurations. Provides mentorship and training to other team members across the globe. Creates succession planning in the team for supporting key systems and processes so that there is no single point of failure. Presents and represents the team in company-wide IT meetings and external industry conferences. Can you... Function in a fast-paced, retail, office environment. Travel by car or plane with overnight stays. Regularly lift up to 20 lbs. Work extended hours and / or rotating schedules.
H-E-B is a leading innovator in technology, and our Digital Technology Partners collaborate to design, construct, implement, and support technology solutions. As a Staff Database Administrator, you’ll lead in the team effort to administer, design, develop, implement, and maintain database applications to accommodate complex user needs. Once you’re eligible, you’ll become an Owner in the company, so we’re looking for commitment, hard work, and focus on quality and Customer service. “Partner-owned” means our most important resources—People—drive the innovation, growth, and success that makes H-E-B The Greatest Omnichannel Retailing Company. Do you have a: HEART FOR PEOPLE… willingness and ability to supervise others? HEAD FOR BUSINESS… skills to assist in administering, designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining database applications? PASSION FOR RESULTS… possesses a relentless drive for excellence that leads to continuous improvement in how we administer our databases and related IT systems with a strong focus on delivering cost efficiencies and a drive to recommend database management and productivity software? We are looking for: A related degree or comparable work experience and formal training / certification. 7+ years of rich work experience. Strong work experience in PostgreSQL database administration. Work experience in Oracle database administration is preferred. Work experience with GCP BigQuery administration is preferred. 2+ years of experience using Google Cloud Platform (GCP) in general and with managing databases in particular. 2+ years of Java (Spring) programming experience is preferred. Strong Linux operating system internals knowledge. Work experience in migrating databases from one RDBMS to another, such as Oracle to PostgreSQL, and to public clouds like GCP. What is the work? Administration / Design & Development: Consults / collaborates with multiple teams in database administration / design / development to accommodate business and user needs of medium to large scope and complexity. Performs Database Administration (DBA) / design / development; manage physical structures of databases, improve databases and database servers compute resource optimization, perform analysis and resolution of complex problems, improve database security, control database access. Implements Backup and Recovery and High Availability for databases. Creates development, test, and production database environments with configuration management and change control procedures. Takes ownership of database platforms and related technologies and independently supports and maintains multiple databases with advanced features. Sets standards / creates strategies, drive efficiencies in space utilization, database objects management ( High Availability for databases. Creates development, test, and production database environments with configuration management and change control procedures. Takes ownership of database platforms and related technologies and independently supports and maintains multiple databases with advanced features. Sets standards / creates strategies, drive efficiencies in space utilization, database objects management (indexes, tables etc.) and overall throughput. Works with cross-functional team members belonging to IT Infrastructure, Information Security, Network, Storage etc. in articulating and convincing technical requirements. Participates in on-call rotation and provides after-hours support to production databases (not frequently, only when required). Prioritizes resolving database and database server related security vulnerability findings in a timely fashion. Monitors database alert notifications, transaction volumes, server and database space utilization, backup jobs and take timely/preventive action before production issues are caused. Supports application development teams in their production deployments. Takes responsibility and ownership for tasks and projects assigned and delegated by the team manager (or) director. Independently starts and completes large size DBA projects. Takes primary ownership of multiple key systems and processes managed by the DBA team. Works with a sense of urgency and completes assigned tasks and projects within the given due dates. Assists with root cause analysis (RCA) of production database issues and work towards long-term solutions. Takes a lead role in developing best practices standards for data access and database administration (DBA) and create rich documentation of technical procedures in DBA. Performs version control (software configuration management) of DBA programs/scripts using source control systems such as Gitlab.com, Atlassian Bitbucket server etc.. Follows IT change management processes set in H-E-B. Serves as expert to assist with fine-tuning application programs / processes. Provides support for application development teams in problem determination, especially on database issues. Evaluates / recommends DB management and productivity software. Performs database replication between on-premises systems and between on-premises systems and public clouds. Performs migration of database systems from on-premises to public clouds, with a focus on GCP for cloud initiatives. Specific PostgreSQL Responsibilities: Expert knowledge and proficiency in all aspects of PostgreSQL database administration including installation, architecture, internals, SQL tuning, backup and recovery and all other related administrative tasks. Designs, creates, and administers PostgreSQL database clusters configured with transparent data encryption and replication for high availability. Securely sets up and manages database accounts. Installs, uses, and researches PostgreSQL database extensions. Coaches and teaches how to Identify and tune poorly performing SQL statements. Maintains and creates database monitoring and automation scripts written in Python or BASH. Training: Educates other team members and application developers on database best practices, SQL tuning, and platform optimization configurations. Provides mentorship and training to other team members across the globe. Creates succession planning in the team for supporting key systems and processes so that there is no single point of failure. Presents and represents the team in company-wide IT meetings and external industry conferences. Can you... Function in a fast-paced, retail, office environment. Travel by car or plane with overnight stays. Regularly lift up to 20 lbs. Work extended hours and / or rotating schedules.